Hope?

Okay today I'm prepared to take a hit! NOT! I had a really dissappointing day yesterday, PhD writing wasn't as smooth as I expected, some work I've been doing for a client didn't go as I planned and finally a particular item I wanted to purchase didn't want me to have it. So all in all I've had a bad day.

I decided to look for an image that would reflect my day. I went for a walk (with the camera) and saw this opportunity. It's one of the few that had everything I wanted. I think the light in the middle is more of an interpretation of how I felt, the clouds covering the glimmer of light or hope I had left. This photoblog. I'm sure the response to the image will cheer me up.

Also, it's very dark for this reason.

comments (48)

Birthday Girl

Great Britain (UK)

28 Jun 2006, 00:12

I like this a lot... It looks like it's gloomy and the heavens are opening to let in light... ok I am yanning now....

It's very good.

tp

United States

28 Jun 2006, 00:37

I love the "open heavens" look. You must have a good eye to have captured this... Hope you have a better day to day!

OOOOOOOO!!! AAAAAHHHHH!!!!! Oh my stars what a pretty one. Seriously I like the mood of this one. Like you said there is always hope and your image brings it across. That's what I have found with my blog actually if I am having a bad day I almost find that someone has left a comment that puts spring back in my step. Great Image.

Stan

Mexico

28 Jun 2006, 02:29

This is more like it. Thought it was a HDR shot at first glance. Hope to see more of this kind of stuff. Feel free to visit my blog for inspiration...hehe

Jide Alakija: It is HDR but I don't say so these days as that seems to influence the thoughts on the shot.

love, anger, happiness, excitement are emotions that can easily be portrayed through photographs or paintings. however, hope certainly does not fall into that category. how does one convey the concept of hope? apparently you were not only to capture the concept of hope, but you were able to convey the effect that hope has on a discouraged spirit. nothing short of brilliant!

As you know by now, this isn't my kind of photograph, but after looking at the thumbnail, I thought I should take a look. Obviously there's heavy processing, but as a work of art, I like it! Very moody and emotional, love the light rays shining through the darkness...

Jide Alakija: Depends on what you regard as heavy processing. All I did was increased teh dynamic range and saturation, the shot was taken at a very low exposure bias. . Not much processing compared to my standard.

Jide what can I say? this really is full of feeling, an emotional cornucopia if you will, I also think this is by far your best post for some time, all the elements are there and the processing is perfect, I guess you can tell I like it, outstanding, my friend...

Stunning, absolutely stunning and I am glad you have not posted the original.

p.s. hope things get better!

Jide Alakija: Things are getting better. Thanks Simon. I don't usually like posting the original myself but I'm curious as to why you are glad I didn't. I know Asiko dislikes the idea of posting the original and he has an interesting point.

Stunning shot. It's very dramatic and, strangey, quite moving. Wish i could see the original to get the full effect of the work you done on this one. Nevertheless, can still appreciate the PP here which is amazing.

Damn,todays blog has forced a public comment from me. One word...excellent. Some might say it is heavily processed but its very appealing to the eye. PP is on point. This is one heck of a shot, well done! It was after admiring it i read the text. Dont worry man, a lot of times we underestimate ourselves because we are all perfectionists. Besides i am sure we will all agree that results dont always reflect effort and IQ. Hang in there - just sha finish it.

To me this shot speaks of a glimmer of hope. The rays of hope shining down through the clouds of despair. But that's what I was looking for in it when I looked at it. It's a matter of interpretaion. It's a lovely shot.

Very true, Jide! We never tell them, when it is an HDR either - only when someone asks ;-). The darkness is perfect for me and I love the shape the light creates in the picture. I really do hope today went a little bit smoother for you.

Passionate pessimism seems to be the mood of the writer/image. Passionate pessimism is powerless to control the force of hope that seeps in. This image for me is open-ended, hope consumed or diffused??
Jide there is power behind passion and your full of it! Great work, totally fab-ish!!!

An amazing shot!
I agree with you on moderating how much information you give away about a shot initially. Tends to preempt things too quickly for my liking.

vickii

United States

6 Jul 2006, 13:19

I know you put this up a few days ago but I just saw it and just had to say how brilliant it is! I've told you this before but when I get rich (hopefully!) I am going to buy a lot of your photographs! This has to be one of them!

Osime

London

7 Jul 2006, 03:40

I'm quite positive that I sat still looking at this pic for nothing less than 5 minutes... and all i can say is WOW! Not sure what to call it, skill? talent?... you definitely got something. Absolutely divine.

Diekola

United States

15 Jul 2006, 15:19

a pal 4wded d link to this blog to me... and i say...

it'd be nice get to talk 2 u... perhaps u could undertake to do the photography for my LP CD release...

Wow!!!! Fantastic shot. Lovely tones and lighting. A great photograph.

Tobi

UK

16 Apr 2007, 15:55

Hmmmm,i see what u mean about this reflecting your mood.personally i love pictures of the sunset,but i really like this and as a fan of black and white pictures, it appeals to me an dthe view is really nice.Actually to get another view like this,u shud get on the ferry in south london.It feels amazing from there.